3/21/13 Basic Drawing

Today's Class-  Today we continued our study of value in still life drawing, but with a new medium, ink wash.  We looked at a few slides of historical artwork in this medium, and a few examples of student work- both slides and actual drawings.  I showed an example of my own how washes are built up gradually to get the full range of values.  Then students did two drawings from the set up using the ink wash to match the values.  We also took time to look at last week's charcoal drawings and have a quick critique before the graded drawings were returned.

How to make this up- Set up the still life.  Hang a large white drape of some kind (sheet, towel, etc) from something tall or from a wall so that it creates a backdrop.  Place all-white objects in front of the drape and lightly produce a pencil contour line sketch of the set up.  Then use ink wash to match the value of the objects and drape.  Before beginning, look at this example of how ink wash is mixed and how they are used to gradually build value in a drawing.  Do two such drawings on your 18" x 24" paper, paying attention to size, shapes, and value, as in the examples above.  Additional examples of student ink wash drawings and the specific instructions for the assignment can be found here.

These are portfolio exercises that must be made up by the last day of class to receive credit.

Homework-  Set up a still life similar to what we had in class.  Hang a white or light colored drape so that it hangs down and the lower part rests on a table or the floor.  Place a white or light colored object at the base of the drape.  Light with a directional light to create patterns of light and shadow.  Do a contour line sketch in pencil in your sketchbook, then use ink wash to match the values.  Replace the object with a different white or light colored object and do another ink wash value drawing.  Total of two drawings, one per page.

****Spring Break next week No Class 3/28/13****

For next class 4/4/13-  We will continue using ink wash, doing the third graded project of the semester. Bring your 18" x 24" pad (or an equivalent size piece of watercolor paper), pencil and eraser, black waterproof drawing ink, watercolor brushes, and containers for water.